THE CROSBY WELLNESS CENTER'S BLOG

5 Reasons to Take a Cold Shower

By: Crosby Staff

September 10, 2019, 10:00 am - Categories: Healthy Tips

Does the thought of a lukewarm shower have you running for the hills? It’s time to reconsider the way you bathe. Showering with water at a temperature less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit is proven to have long-lasting health benefits. Adding this to your routine two to three times a week can positively impact your metabolism, circulation, immune system, workout recovery and stress levels:

Boosts Fat Loss
Taking a cold shower two to three times per week can boost your metabolism as well as combat obesity by balancing out your body’s levels of brown and white fat.

Improves Circulation
Optimize your blood flow, improve circulation, lower blood pressure and potentially clear blocked arteries with cool showers.

Supercharges Immunity
Cold showers increase metabolic speed as well as the number of white blood cells in your body.

Accelerates Recovery
Submerge yourself in cold water after exercising to experience less delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOM).

Decreases Stress
These showers can relieve symptoms of depression because cold receptors, located on the skin, send electrical impulses from peripheral nerve endings to the brain; this boosts mood and increases alertness.

Reference: https://www.thealternativedaily.com/suprising-benefits-taking-cool-shower-daily/